Malaria
According to the WHO, over 125 million international travellers visit countries endemic with malaria every year.
Malaria is one of the world’s most common and life-threatening diseases. Proper medical intervention in the early stages of infection usually leads to a full recovery.
However, sometimes health care overseas, particularly in developing countries, is not always reliable.
Malaria
Malaria can occur in pockets of many tropical and subtropical countries, it can be resistant to some anti-malarial medications and it is more prevalent at certain times of the year.
Travellers in moderate to high risk areas generally take insect avoidance measures and preventative medications where necessary.
Travel Clinics Australia recommends travellers visit a Travel Clinic if they are visiting a malaria zone, are unsure if they require anti-malarial medication and/or to discuss anti-malarial options and insect avoidance measures.
TCA clinics stock a range of antimalarials medications and insect avoidance products.
Signs and symptoms of malaria may vary and include: fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and weakness, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, hallucinations and convulsions.
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Just a question travelling to Bali in Jan 09 had previously visited Thailand Feb 2006 had shots etc also was taking Malaria tablets which after a week had a very bad reaction rash on my arms very sore so stopped tablets & it went away within a couple of days. With our Bali trip I do not want to take the malaria tablets what would be the risk re Bali.
I am travelling to Vietnam and Cambodia with my wife and 3 teenage children, departing on 4 April 2009 and staying for 3 weeks. How long before we travel do we have to have our vaccinations and malaria tablets?
Thanks
Sir,
My son (Benjamin) boards at Hale School, Perth. My wife and I are currently working in Malaysia. In two months our son will be walking the Kakoda Trial in PNG on a school trip. Can you advise me on what precautions he should take regarding such deseases as Malaria, Dengue Feaver, Hep A etc… (It is a jungle treck afterall).
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David Jones
David Jones,
As every case is different, I strongly suggest you make an appointment with our qualified travel doctor. He will be able to determine the exact requirements for your son.
Our contact details are here.